Founding Documents
What was the first government of the US called
Articles of confederation
What are the first three words of the Constitution?
WE THE PEOPLE
MAKES THE LAWS
LEGISLATIVE
Who can Veto a bill?
Name one right granted in the First Amendment
Speech, Religion, Press, Assembly
Why did the Articles of Confederation fail?
A: The government was too weak (couldn’t tax, no executive branch, no national army, etc.).
What does “establish justice” mean in the Preamble?
Create fair laws and courts.
Enforces Law
Executive branch
Who can override a presidential veto
Congress with a 2/3 majority
Protection from unreasonable search and seizure
4th
What event showed the Articles of Confederation were too weak?
Shay's Rebellion
Which phrase in the Preamble means protecting Americans from foreign threats?
“Provide for the common defense.”
Which branch interprets the Law
Judicial Branch
Who Approves Supreme Court justices
The senate.
Speedy Trial
6th
Who is known as the “Father of the Constitution”?
James Madison
How does the Preamble show that government power comes from the people?
It starts with “We the People,” meaning citizens give government its authority.
How many US Senators are there how is that determined
100 2 from each state
What is it called when the Supreme Court rules something as unconstitutional?
Judicial Review
Voting age to 18?
26th
What is the main difference between the Articles of Confederation and the Constitution in terms of government power?
The Articles gave more power to the states, while the Constitution created a stronger federal government.
Choose one phrase from the Preamble and explain how the U.S. government works to achieve it today.
Answers will vary (ex: “promote the general welfare” → healthcare, schools, public programs).
How many Reps are there in the house and how is it calculated?
435 By population determined by the 10 year census
Apart from overriding a veto how can congress check the power of the president?
How can congress check the power of the Supreme court?
Approve treaties, confirm appointments, impeach/remove the President, control funding, etc.
Changing the constitution through an amendment.
Women's Suffrage
African American suffrage
19th
15th